AERO 200    Certificated Aircraft Mechanic Preparation    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a specialized course curtailed to individual student needs in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This course meets, in part, the certification requirements of Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations covering Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics. This course may be taken four times for credit. The amount of credit awarded is based on the total number of hours completed (18 hours=1 unit). This course will prepare the student for oral, practical, and written portions of the general, powerplant, and airframe sections of the Federal Aviation Administration test.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Sa           08:00AM-03:10PM   LEC   L.Johnson            Off Campus McClellan  10613
Includes a 1 hour lunch break.
Off-Campus - Classroom #1, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5808 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 310    Powerplant Theory and Maintenance    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 311
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in reciprocating and gas turbine engine theory, overhaul, inspection, testing, and operation. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
MTWThF       08:30PM-10:35PM   LEC   P.Cypret             Off Campus McClellan  15131
Off-Campus - Classroom #1, Building 1027, McClellan Park, 5808 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 311    Powerplant Theory and Maintenance Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 310 or completion of AERO 310 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course covers projects related to the AERO 310 lectures as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. These include familiarization and operation of equipment required when overhauling and testing gas turbine and reciprocating powerplants, operation and familiarization of gas turbine powerplant accessories, fire detection/protection systems, and operation of gas turbine powerplants in the test cell environment. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
MTWThF       04:00PM-07:50PM   LAB   P.Cypret             Off Campus McClellan  15133
MTWThF       04:00PM-07:50PM   LAB   K.Sodergren          Off Campus McClellan  15133
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             15133
LAB TBA refers to an additional lab to be scheduled on Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 9:00 am - 11:05 am and 11:35 am - 1:40 pm.
Off-Campus - Lab #1, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5803 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 312    Powerplant Systems and Components    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 313
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in the theory of reciprocating and gas turbine engines, related accessories including cooling, ignition, propellers, governors, and fuel metering. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
MTWThF       08:30PM-10:35PM   LEC   K.Sodergren          Off Campus McClellan  15135
Off-Campus - Classroom #1, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5808 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 313    Powerplant Systems and Components Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 312 or completion with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides skills development projects related to AERO 312 as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Units of instruction include familiarization and operation of test equipment required in overhauling reciprocating and turbine powerplant components and engine test cell operations. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
MTWThF       04:00PM-08:25PM   LAB   K.Sodergren          Off Campus McClellan  15137
Additional lab is scheduled on Saturday, February 6, 2010, from 9:00 am - 11:05 am and 11:35 am - 1:40 pm.
Off-Campus - Lab #1, Building 1027, McClellan Park, 5803 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 330    Advanced Airframe and Powerplant Inspection    5 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of AERO 300, 301, 302, 303, 320, 321, 322, and 323 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 332
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides the theory of the following: Advanced Airframe and Powerplant diagnosis, inspection, mechanic privileges and limitations, maintenance forms and records, maintenance publications, as well as weight and balance calculations. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
MTWThF       08:30PM-10:35PM   LEC   P.Cypret             Off Campus McClellan  15139
Off-Campus - Classroom #2, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5808 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 331    Advanced Structures and Systems Inspection    5 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of AERO 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 311, 312, and 313 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 333
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides the theory of the following: Advanced communication, navigation and autopilot systems, landing gear systems, wheel, tire and brake assembly systems, assembly and rigging processes, dope and fabric applications, painting and protective coating applications, sheet metal repair applications, and honeycomb, plastic, wood, fiberglass, composites, and laminate structure repair. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
MTWThF       08:30PM-10:35PM   LEC   L.Johnson            Off Campus McClellan  15141
Additional lecture is scheduled on Saturday, January 23, 2010, from 9:00 am - 11:05 am and 11:35 am - 1:40 pm.
Off-Campus - Classroom #2, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5808 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 332    Advanced Airframe and Powerplant Inspection Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of AERO 300, 301, 302, 303, 320, 321, 322, and 323 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 330
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides development projects as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. The projects are in the same areas as the subject areas covered in the AERO 330 lectures and include familiarization and operation of test equipment required for checking and testing the airframe and powerplant systems of airworthy aircraft. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
MTWThF       04:00PM-08:25PM   LAB   L.Johnson            Off Campus McClellan  15143
Off-Campus - Lab #1, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5803 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 333    Advanced Structures and Systems Inspection Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of AERO 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 311, 312, and 313 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 331
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides development projects as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. The projects are in the same areas as the subject areas covered in the AERO 331 lectures and include familiarization and operation of test equipment required for checking and testing the airframe structures and powerplant systems of airworthy aircraft. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
MTWThF       04:00PM-08:25PM   LAB   L.Johnson            Off Campus McClellan  15145
Off-Campus - Lab #1, Building 1043, McClellan Park, 5803 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 (former McClellan AFB).

AERO 498    Work Experience in Aeronautics    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 216 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide students with effective job development skills that will assist them in obtaining and keeping an internship or a job in the field of aviation. Course content will include an understanding the application of the student's education as it relates to the workforce. The student will work as an aircraft mechanic helper for one of the Aeronautics department's industry partners. The work could include, but is not limited to, line maintenance, component overhaul, aircraft maintenance, and rebuilding. This course may be taken up to four times for credit for a maximum of 16 units.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             16425
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
On-Campus